Les mondes engloutis (1985–1987)

Long ago, the mystical civilization of Arkadia was one of the most advanced places on Earth, until the end of the world came and forced the land and it's people underground. After that ... See full summary »

Creator:

Nina Wolmark

Stars:

Jeanine Forney, Chris Benard, Amandine Rajau

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jeanine Forney	...	Arkana (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Chris Benard	...	Bob (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Amandine Rajau	...	Rebecca (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Louis Arbessier	...	Shag-shag (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Marc Moro	...	Maxagaze (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Jacques Deschamps	...	Mattymatte, Arkshag (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Claude Dasset	...	Seskapile, Bic (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Albert Augier	...	Bac (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Jean Négroni	...	Narrator (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Rebecca Forstadt	...	Rebecca (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
A.J. Henderson	...	Matt (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Rob Roy	...	Spartakus (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Howard Ryshpan	...	Bac (52 episodes, 1985-1987)
Perrette Pradier	...	Massmédia (51 episodes, 1985-1987)
Yves-Marie Maurin	...	Spartakus (45 episodes, 1985-1987)

Storyline

Long ago, the mystical civilization of Arkadia was one of the most advanced places on Earth, until the end of the world came and forced the land and it's people underground. After that great cataclysm, the Arkadians lived deep in the center of the Earth and created an artificial sun called the Shagma (Tiera in the American version). But one fateful day years later, the Shagma began to fade out. In a desperate act, the Children of this unusual civilization and their ship with a mind of it's own broke into to the secret museum, which was considered forbidden, except for the creatures who are in charge of it.

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Plot Keywords:

middle earth | anime | time travel | pirate | alternative reality | 

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-Y7

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

11 September 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea

Company Credits

Production Co:

France Animation S.A., RMC Audiovisuel, Monte Carlo Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[repeated line]
Bic and Bac: Aaaah, c'est shagmique!

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Crazy Credits

The ending credits of the French language version has Shag-Shag coming out of a dark portal, followed by some conceptual art of every character(s) by Nina Wolmark. In various international prints, it just shows some footage of the six main characters from various episodes. Also the show's theme song plays during the credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Final Fantasy V (1992)

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Soundtracks

"Le Flashbic"
(Ending song Season 2)
Music by Vladimir Cosma
Lyrics by Nina Wolmark & Roger Dumas
Performed by Les Mini-Star

User Reviews

A classic series that I miss

Les mondes engloutis or Arkadia as it`s also known by is one of the classic series that I would love to see again someday.

The series was broadcasted on television over here in the late 80`s and the re-runs used to be broadcasted in the early 90`s, but now the series seems to have disappeared.

The music is exceptionally memorable and the atmosphere and style is absolutely of the highest class. This is a series with nostalgic value so catch it on tv whenever you can!